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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 334.90 and 159.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 334.90 and 159.83 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 334.90 = 159.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/334.90 = 159.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 334.90 × 159.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 53,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,527.07/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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